Chapter 262 What Cats and Dogs
After the treasure hunt ended, the competition format also changed. Although it was still a team battle, the governments of each country could replace players during the competition.
Each national team has three opportunities to make substitutions. Together with the previous five players, each country basically has to send out eight people to play in the game. This is the time to test the overall strength of a country's students.
Portraits of students from various academies were hung in taverns throughout Venice, with a ranking of the students' strengths listed.
Ye Feiyang and Irene were unbeatable, unmatched. Coupled with his already impressive dominance, he placed first. Second place went to John Bull's Zhe Luo. He was also a mysterious opponent, even more mysterious than Ye Feiyang. Ye Feiyang had already revealed his Space and Summoning abilities, while Zhe Luo had only used Summoning throughout.
If it weren't for the strong suppression from Di Yan, Zhe Luo would probably have been at the top of the list.
"Why am I only fifth?"
Mo Fan looked at the rankings and said angrily.
"I'm in the treasure hunting grounds. At least I've fought my way through the hordes of enemies. I've beaten every guy I've encountered, whether it's one on one or a group. I don't expect to be at the top of the list, but I have to be in the top three at least."
"Alright, this is just a ranking. We'll all be fighting them sooner or later. When the time comes, you'll go up there and compete with them, and you'll know who's stronger."
Ye Feiyang comforted.
Mo Fan nodded, and the anger on his face dissipated a little.
"I have absorbed all the resources I collected. I am now incredibly powerful!"
Mo Fan's arms were slightly bent and stretched, with his arm muscles tensed.
Early in the morning, the ancient and majestic bells of Venice rang, awakening the people in the city from their sweet dreams.
After the bell sounds, there are pieces of Italian artistic music, which are clear and melodious. Listening to these pieces of music will make you feel that the air becomes particularly fresh.
At the exact time, the grand final battle officially began. The eight countries that performed outstandingly in the battlefield treasure hunt lined up in a row and stood in the center of an extremely spacious and magnificent Venetian Colosseum. Eight different national flags fluttered in the sky, and the entire venue was surrounded, crowded, and cheered by tens of thousands of people.
There are eight teams, with a total of more than one hundred people including the main members and substitutes. Moreover, those countries that have been eliminated, even if their governments also have outstanding students, are still not qualified to step onto this stage.
Because none of the students standing on the field are not excellent, sometimes luck is also strength.
On the opening day, there will be a total of four games. Basically, all eight countries will be present on this day, and then tomorrow's games will be played based on the win-loss record, which will also be four games.
Now, there is no elimination in the competition. Instead, countries compete against each other and are ranked according to the number of wins and losses.
"We have five chances in total, which means we have to play against five countries. There are eight countries participating in the competition. It can be said that we have the opportunity to play against most of them, so this game..."
Feng Li glanced at everyone and said seriously.
Hearing Feng Li's pause, Jiang Shaoxu and the others felt their hearts tighten.
Until
"Alright Feng Li, the competition is about to start, stop scaring these little guys."
A gentle voice came.
Hearing the voice, Feng Li turned around and saw the person coming. The seriousness on his face disappeared, replaced by respect.
"Grand Speaker!"
"Grand Speaker!"
"Wow, it's the big boss..." Zhao Manyan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he thought to himself. Seeing the Great Speaker Shao Zheng approaching, Zhao Manyan immediately straightened his chest and raised his head, acting like the son of the richest man in the country.
Everyone else acted modestly, and Ai Jiangtu also suppressed his military arrogance and saluted Shao Zheng.
Shao Zheng responded to Ai Jiangtu with a military salute.
"The rest of the team can just play as they please in this game."
Shao Zheng said in a gentle tone.
The hearts that were originally lifted up by Feng Li's words finally settled down at this moment, and a relaxed smile appeared on everyone's face.
"I hope I can see your full strength in this game."
Shao Zheng walked up to Ye Feiyang with a hint of anticipation on his face.
Looking at Shao Zheng, who looked like an ordinary middle-aged vegetable vendor without any airs, Ye Feiyang smiled and said, "When I need you, I will let you see it."
"Ha! You're so arrogant in front of the Grand Speaker! Even your teacher wouldn't dare to act like that in front of the Grand Speaker."
A light mocking voice slowly sounded.
Everyone looked over when they heard the sound, their eyes focused on Zu Jiming who was standing in the corner.
"The Speaker is a great leader of the country. Isn't it worthy for you to use a respectful title when speaking to him?"
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Zu Jiming changed his previous timidity, straightened his body, strode to Shao Zheng, pointed at Ye Feiyang, and scolded him.
Zu Jiming originally wanted to say something about how uncultured he was, but when he remembered that Ye Feiyang's teacher was Pang Lai, if he said that Ye Feiyang was uncultured, wouldn't that include Pang Lai as well? Zu Jiming swallowed the rest of his words.
Shao Zheng glanced at Zu Jiming, a gentle smile on his face. He looked at Ye Feiyang as if he was chatting with him. "What are your plans after the competition?"
"There are people in the Dragon Kingdom that I cherish."
Hearing Shao Zheng's words, Ye Feiyang's eyes flickered and he paused twice. Then he glanced at Jiang Shaoxu, Mu Ningxue, and Mu Nujiao, and spoke slowly.
Shao Zheng nodded, his expression unchanged. He glanced at Jiang Shaoxu and Mu Ningxue and said gently, "If you need any help, you can tell me. I still have some connections back home."
Ye Feiyang noticed Shao Zheng's eyes and nodded with a smile.
The two chatted as if no one was around, not even glancing at Zu Jiming who was standing next to Shao Zheng.
Seeing that the two of them ignored him and were still talking and laughing, Zu Jiming's face instantly turned red. He felt like a clown. At the same time, there was jealousy in his eyes.
Shao Zheng is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a powerful figure in the country. How could Ye Feiyang win Shao Zheng's favor?
Seeing Zu Jiming's eyes, Ye Feiyang glanced at him and said lightly.
"Grand Speaker, what are the government's criteria for recruiting people? Anything can get in."
Zu Jiming's face turned pale with anger when he heard this, but seeing that the two men had just ignored him, he still had some foresight. He did not talk to them in front of them, but cast a subtle look for help to the person standing behind Shao Zheng.